Re: Weed control?
- To: Mediterannean Plants List
- Subject: Re: Weed control?
- From: T* &* M* R*
- Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 08:31:09 +1300
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Nan Sterman wrote:
>
> Weed season is upon us here in Southern California and I am determined to
> handle it differently this year. What have you all found to be the best
> way to control weeds? I don't mean prevent weeds -- I know that mulch is
> best for that, but once those pesky annuals and perennials have sprouted,
> what do you use? What great tools have you found to work best and where
> did you get them?
>
Nan
In occupied veg gardens and flowerbeds the answer is still mulch as far
as I am concerned. Following the precepts of Ruth Stout I attack them by
dumping a wad of grass clippings on their nasty little heads. This will
even kill perennials like dandelions if one catches them very young.
Moira
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Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
Wainuiomata, New Zealand. (on the "Ring of Fire" in the SW Pacific).
Lat. 41:16S Long. 174:58E. Climate: Mediterranean/Temperate
